Denver Community Celebrates Cecily’s Life and Work
Posted on October 2, 2017, by Loretto Community
About 60 co-workers, collaborators, Community members and other friends gather Aug. 13 at Loretto Center in Denver for songs, poetry and storytelling in memory of Cecily Jones. Cecily died July 18.
(Photo courtesy of Sue Kenny)
Pat McCormick and Sue Kenney planned and led the event, and friends and Community members brought food for continuing the celebrating.
Pat read an account that included a comprehensive review of Cecily’s peace work in Denver.
As a member of a very special household, including Mary Luke Tobin, Helen Sanders, Carol Dunphy and Sara Frink, Cecily worked with all of them in addition to holding jobs with other religious groups (secretary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, for example). She served as Luke’s secretary and the household chef (along with Sara).
Event planners Pat McCormick and Sue Kenney take a break during the festivities following the remembrance for Cecily Jones.
(Photo courtesy of Sue Kenney)
Many of those who celebrated Cecily in Denver gave testimonials to her dedication to peace and justice as well as to steadfast friendship.
This celebration, in addition to the one at the Motherhouse earlier, attest to Cecily’s widespread influence within Loretto and in the world.
Rest in peace, Cecily!
A Feast in Memory of Cecily — Following the celebration of Cecily Jones’ life at the Denver Loretto Center, friends and Community members enjoy delicious food brought by them to continue the celebration. Pat McCormick and Sue Kenney planned and led the Aug. 13 event.
(Photo courtesy of Sue Kenney)
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